I think patriotism, by its very definition, is lov... -Cory Booker

I think patriotism, by its very definition, is love of country. But we seem to have become a country where the highest thing we're reaching for is tolerance.

Cory Booker , Politician
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Cory Booker is a prominent politician and social activist who has been a vocal advocate for equality, justice, and civil rights. His dedication to public service and leadership continue to inspire many around the world.

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I think patriotism, by its very definition, is love of country. But we seem to have become a country where the highest thing we're reaching for is tol...
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Patriotism is a love of country. If you love your country, you should love your countrymen and women. It doesn't mean you always agree with them or ev...
I respect and value the ideals of rugged individualism and self-reliance. But rugged individualism didn't defeat the British, it didn't get us to the ...
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Marriage equality is not a choice. It is a legal right....
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For nationalism, sometimes we need a counter point or a villain. However, you don't need any such thing for patriotism. Patriotism is a pure love for ...
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I have inherited the spirit of patriotism and love for literature from my father and the right religious and moral values from my mother Krishna Kumar...
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Patriotism need not be puritanical....
God doesn't really have to have a concern for my patriotism, but I am an American, and we were blessed to be born in America....
You are patriotic when you condemn and fight for fellow citizens. That is patriotism for me....